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UPCOMING EVENTS

  • Wednesday, June 19 - Sunday, June 23
    Unchained: Play by Play Festival
    17th annual fesitval, w/8 world premieres. Some of country’s best contemporary dramatists explore the ways we loosen the chains we’ve forged and sometimes tighten them. Wed & Thu 7:30pm, Fri & Sat 8pm and Sun 2pm. Phone: 518-822-9667. Email: contact@stageworkshudson.org. Url: http://stageworkshudson.org.

  • Thursday, June 20
    Dragonflies & Damselflies
    21st Century Damsels and Dragonsw/ Audubon educator Larry Federman; for children & families at 10am, $5. Phone: 518-828-0135. Url: http://olana.org.

  • Friday, June 21
    Bach Sonatas
    Aston Magna Concert w/Daniel Stepner, violin, and Peter Sykes, harpsichord for an evening of J. S. Bach's six sonatas for violin and harpsichord. Concert at 8pm. Pre-concert lecture one hour before. Phone: 845-758-7887. Email: astonmagna@optonline.net. Url: http://astonmagna.org.

  • Friday, June 21 - Sunday, June 23
    A Little Night Music
    Rhinebeck Theatre Society presentation: Story revolves around tangled web of love affairs; past and present lovers; a witty, farcical and dramatic musical celebration of love (with song "Send In the Clowns") . Directed by Ellen Honig Fri–Sat 8pm, Sun 3pm. Phone: 845-876-3080. Url: http://centerforperformingarts.org.

  • Friday, June 21
    Yoga Sun Salutations
    To celebrate 50 yrs of Scenic Hudson! Meet mid-bridge on the Walkway and bring towel & yoga mat. 10:30am–noon. Phone: 845-473-4440. Url: http://scenichudson.org.

  • Saturday, June 22
    Miami String Quartet
    W/artistic directors Sharon Robinson and Jaime Laredo. Beethoven, String Quartet in F Minor, Op. 95, "Serioso"; Shostakovich, String Quartet No. 9 in E-flat Major, Op. 117; Mendelssohn, String Quartet in F Minor, Op. 80; at 8pm. HV Chamber Music Circle. Phone: 845-339-7907. Email: hvcmc.bardcenter@gmail.com. Url: http://hvcmc.org.

  • Saturday, June 22
    The DownTown Ensemble
    Featuring new music of open instrumentation, the Ensemble returns to HOH with a program of sound/text works. $15/ $12. 8pm. Phone: 518-822-1438. Email: info@hudsonoperahouse.org. Url: http://hudsonoperahouse.org.

  • Saturday, June 22
    Children's Play Day
    Learn about lives of children who lived 200 years ago. For ages 6–12. Free, from 11am–1pm. Phone: 518-537-4240. Url: http://friendsofclermont.org .

  • Saturday, June 22 - Sunday, June 23
    The Persephone Project http
    This Hudson teen theatre project (http), will perform matinees; free for all ages. Call HOH for times and more info. Phone: 518-822-1438. Email: info@hudsonoperahouse.org. Url: http://hudsonoperahouse.org.

  • Sunday, June 23
    Herb Walk & Talk
    W/Dana and Michael Eudy at their Germantown CSA herb farm & apothecary. Sign up at library or by email. Phone: 518-537-5800. Email: germantownlibraryevents@yahoo.com. Url: http://germantownlibrary.org.

  • Wednesday, June 26
    Meeting at Climbery
    Meet at The Climbery in Livingston. Visitors welcome, but pls. sign up. Call Brenda Brockett at number given for time and registration.

  • Friday, June 28
    Masterworks of Bach & Marais
    Aston Magna Concert: Bach's Jauchzet Gott in allen Laenden & the Second Brandenburg & music of Marin Marais (featured in the film Tous les matins du monde. W/soprano Dominique Labelle. Concert at 8pm; pre-concert lecture an hour before. Phone: 845-758-7887. Email: astonmagna@optonline.net. Url: http://astonmagna.org.

  • Friday, June 28
    Summer Reading Kickoff
    With Dan Liebel and his snakes, turtles, lizards and other reptile friends. Snacks, games, prizes and chance to sign up for summer reading program. At 6pm. Phone: 845-757-3771. Email: tivolilibrary@gmail.com. Url: http://tivolilibrary.org.

  • Friday, June 28 - Sunday, June 30
    Pop-Up Sale and Show
    One weekend only! Fine art in variety of mediums by 20 Hudson River Valley artists. Cash and carry, come early, stay late. Reception 6/29 from 6–8 pm. Gallery Hours: Fri 5–9, Sat 1–9, Sun 1–5. Email: mtcole@valstar.net. Url: http://tivoliartistsco-op.com.

  • Saturday, June 29
    Kalichstein-Laredo-Robinson Trio
    Program: Beethoven, Trio, Op 1, No. 2; Previn, Trio No. 2; Brahms, Piano Quartet No. 1 in G Minor, Op. 25; at 8pm. HV Chamber Music Circle. Phone: 845-339-7907. Email: hvcmc.bardcenter@gmail.com. Url: http://hvcmc.org.

  • Saturday, June 29
    Amy Helm for RH Education
    3rd annual benefit, featuring local vocalist/musician, for Red Hook Education Foundation, helping to develop & promote special opportunities to Red Hook Schools and students. 7pm. Url: http://redhookeducationfoundation.com.

  • Saturday, June 29
    Progressive Dairy Goat Show
    Dutchess Cty Fairgrounds. Rt. 9, Rhinebeck. Call for details. Phone: 845-876-4001. Email: info@dutchessfair.com. Url: http://dutchessfair.com.

  • Sunday, June 30
    Re-Opening of FDR Library
    The Roosevelt Library brings a "New Deal to a New Generation." Grand opening of new permanent museum exhibits with special interactives, immersive audio‐visual theaters, and rarely seen artifacts that tell the story of the Roosevelt era. Public opening 2–8pm. Email: clifford.laube@nara.gov. Url: http://www.fdrlibrary.marist.edu.

  • Thursday, July 4
    150th Anniversary Gettysburg
    Commemorating the battle. Program: Legion Color Guard, Benediction by Pastor Mark Isaacs, stories of Rhinebeck Civil War Veterans and brief history of battle. 10am–11am. Phone: 845-876-0246. Email: dhmny@aol.com. Url: http://rhinebeckhistoricalsociety.org.

  • Thursday, July 4
    Old-Fashioned Independence Day
    Crafts, reenactors, music, entertainment, hot food. Perfect day for families. 2pm–10pm; $10 per car/ friends $8. Phone: 518-537-4240. Url: http://friendsofclermont.org .

Dutch's Spirits: This Time It's Legal

by Christopher Matthews  

In Pine Plains: the resurrection of Dutch Schultz’s one-time "turkey farm."

Clermont Reclaims Its Cottage

by Teresa Vilardi  

The modest refuge that served as home for the last of the Clermont Livingstons takes on a whole new set of uses.

Local History

"Here Shall the Press. . . "

by Claudine & Christopher Klose  

The Poughkeepsie Journal presents a political history of Dutchess County.

Clermont Reclaims Its Cottage

by Teresa Vilardi  

The modest refuge that served as home for the last of the Clermont Livingstons takes on a whole new set of uses.

General Interest

Ooohh, Honey!

by CaitJohnson  

Some healthy suggestions that prove why honey’s not only delicious but good for you.

It’s All About the Dogs

by Arlene Wege  

A remarkable organization and its campaign to clear the record (and the good name) of the pit bull.

Building & Home

Confessions of a Casual Gardener

by Dorothy Dow Crane  

Admiration for the weeds?

Food & Wine

Ooohh, Honey!

by CaitJohnson  

Some healthy suggestions that prove why honey’s not only delicious but good for you.

Down Home in Uptown

by Mary Leonard  

Three cafés enliven the local scene.

Health & Wellness

Ooohh, Honey!

by CaitJohnson  

Some healthy suggestions that prove why honey’s not only delicious but good for you.

Travels with My Aunt: Through the Looking Glass of Nursing Homes

by Rachel Cavell  

An unexpected relationship brings home some elemental but difficult truths.

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Dutchess/Columbia Community Businesses

From June 1 to August 25: Luminous Landscapes, paintings by Betsy Jacaruso and Cross River artists.Exploring atmosphere & luminosity in landscape. Third Saturdays Arts Walks on 6/15 & 8/15 from 5–7pm. Gallery hours: Thu & Sun 11am–5pm, Fri & Sat Noon–6pm.

The Rhinebeck Courtyard 43 E. Market St., Suite 2, Rhinebeck
845-516-4435

Students (ages 3 to 100+). Bright large studio for drawing, illustration, manga, painting, clay, sculpture, Japanse arts, crafts, etc. Art history & world culture. Year-round Classes, Summer Camp, Workshops, Art Parties & Events!

The Chocolate Factory 54 Elizabeth St., Red Hook
845-758-9719

Shop and dine at our charming “barn” on the 500-acre Greig Farm in Upper Red Hook. Enjoy Gigi Skizza™, panini, farm fresh soups, salads, local beef burgers, daily specials. Gigi at Home provides prepared foods for easy everyday dining and entertaining at home—pick-up or drop-off. Artisanal breads and baked goods made daily on site.Also, look for our seasonal Saturday evening "Agriturismo" dinners.

Montgomery Row 6422 Montgomery St., Rhinebeck
845-876-1007

Live, quality music for all occasions: Jazz, dinner & cocktail music for weddings & corporate events. "The Music was excellent; a wonderful time was had by all and the Music contributed so much to the atmosphere of the event." —Dutchess County Arts Council. Sample available on CD or online. See also under "Music Instruction.

Tivoli
845-757-4187

Your area professional since 1968, is always buying and selling coins currency, gold and silver, jewelry, old marbles, postcards, toys and many other small collectibles. Fair and honest dealings guaranteed. Bill and Ruth Blair. Call for appointment.

845-254-4717

NDH is a Health Quest Affiliate, offering emergency, medical and surgical services, an award-winning birth center, nationally ranked Bone and Joint Center, Center for Healthy Aging, physical rehabilitation services, medical imaging, a Sleep Disorders Center, and specialty women's services through Women's View, as well as the NDH Breast Care Center and Dyson Center for Women’s Imaging. Log on to our website or “like” us on Facebook to stay up to date on all our latest advances!

6511 Springbrook Avenue, Rhinebeck
1-877-729-2444

The Children’s Medical Group has a distinguished history of caring for the region’s children, with a tradition of excellence, accessibility and caring, offering comprehensive medical service to children of all ages.

Rhinebeck Office Park 187 E. Market St., Rhinebeck
845-452-1700

Watercolor instruction from Betsy Jacaruso for beginning and advanced painters. Three hour classes in a relaxed group setting w/focus on basic watercolor techniques while developing a personal style. Being comfortable with the level you’re at allows for more freedom to explore. Subject matter: botanicals, landscapes & more. Occasional landscape field trips, weather permitting. Classes in drawing and pastels also offered w/Keith Gunderson. New multi-media art classes for kids w/Mosa Tanksley.

The Rhinebeck Courtyard 43 E. Market St., Suite 2, Rhinebeck
845-516-4435

Ann Lombardozzi C.P.E. and daughter Michelle Lombardozzi-Strollo have 30 years combined experience. Computerized equipment thermyolosis, electrolysis and blend methods. Disposable needles used. CDC sterilization methods. Electrolysis—the only method of permanent hair removal.

22 E. Market St., #201, Rhinebeck
845-876-4878

Save money on taxes. Reduce property maintenance costs. Create an agricultural assessment. Eliminate expensive brush hogging. Convert your woodlands and overgrown pastures into hay production or other agricultural uses. We will perform all phases of land preparation, including drainage, excavation, fencing, planting, as well as cutting at no expense to landowner. Please call for free property consultation and estimates.

129 Yantz Rd., Red Hook
845-532-2152

Live, quality music for all occasions: Jazz, dinner & cocktail music for weddings & corporate events. "The Music was excellent; a wonderful time was had by all and the Music contributed so much to the atmosphere of the event." —Dutchess County Arts Council. Sample available on CD or online. See also under "Music Instruction."

Tivoli
845-757-4187

Mondello Upstate Properties, LLC is a quality real estate agency specializing in Southern Columbia and Northern Dutchess Counties. We are family owned and operated and hold the same values and standards as when we first opened our doors over 30 years ago. We are members of both Mid Hudson and Columbia Northern Dutchess Multiple Listing Services. Our office is located in heart of the Red Hook Village. We are child and pet friendly, so please feel welcome and comfortable. Give us a call, stop by our office, or visit our website.

7 W. Market St., Red Hook
845-758-5555

Renovating or redecorating? Evelyn Bartin is well-versed in (and enjoys!) many decorating styles, from traditional to modern to shabby chic. Her specialty is contemporary-eclectic, mixing unexpected elements that create rooms with singular personalities.

41 E. Market St., Rhinebeck
845-876-5646 or 917-539-6470

Thinking of a modular home? Let us handle the headaches from start to finish. Quality work.

Germantown
518-537-4521 or 518-965-1922

Collaborative, strength-based psychological services. Services offered include family, couples, adolescent, and adult psychotherapy, women’s groups, and clinical supervision. Approved Supervisor, AAMFT.

6402 Montgomery St., Rhinebeck
845-453-0457

AboutTown Ulster: PO Box 474, New Paltz, NY 12561, 845-691-2089  EMAIL US
AboutTown Dutchess/Columbia: The Chocolate Factory, 54 Elizabeth Street, Suite 11, Red Hook, NY 12571, 845-758-3616  EMAIL US
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